Patrick Ewing Reflects on ’90s Knicks, Bird’s Trash Talk, Jalen Brunson & Navigating NYC
In this episode of Club 30, Patrick Ewing joins Henrik Lundqvist to reflect on the iconic era of the ’90s New York Knicks. From physical playoff battles to Dream Team memories, Ewing opens up about facing legends like Shaq, Hakeem, and Bird—and why Madison Square Garden still feels like home. He shares what makes Jalen Brunson so special, and delivers a masterclass on handling the pressure of the New York media spotlight. This conversation is full of stories, wisdom, and that trademark Ewing gritTIMECODES01:32 – Welcome to Club 30, Patrick Ewing03:55 – Draft Day & Arriving in NYC07:00 – First NBA Moments vs. Dr. J & Moses Malone09:15 – Becoming the Face of the Knicks13:00 – Surviving the NY Media17:50 - What Made the 90s Knicks so Beloved 20:30 - Facing Shaq, Hakeem & 90s NBA Legends23:40 - From 12-Year-Old Immigrant to NBA Star28:45 - Favorite Career Moments at MSG33:00 - Inside the Dream Team36:40 - Larry Bird the Comedian 42:00 - Watching Jalen Brunson Grow Into a Star49:30 - Interview Process for Georgetown HC51:15 - Role as Knicks Ambassador Today 56:20 - Closing RemarksClub 30 is presented by Verizon.📲Follow Club 30 on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club30pod📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/club30pod/🐦X: https://twitter.com/club30pod/Brought to you by MSG Sports and Rain Delay Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.